Stepping b.ack for now

[Ian Paul]

Due to a very serious medical diagnosis recently {The Big C} I have reluctantly had to part with my beloved Canon DSLR outfit as I am not able to hump it about any longer. It was a big wrench for sure but I had no choice. I hope to still be able to contribute to the forum in some way in the future but that remains to be seen.untill then thanks to all the friends I have made here and keep your fingers crossed for me.God bless you all. Ian W.

[Trev B]

Hi Ian, So sorry to hear that, here's wishing you all the best for the future. The Forum door is away open so keep popping in, your input is important. --- Trev

[Ian Paul]

Thank you Trev, its just what I expected from you. Update. Just finished a course of Radiotherapy last week and on Monday start Chemo via pills. I take heart that my neighbour had exactly the same as me and she is still here three and a half years down the line. Encourageing indeed. Its a situation of my own making in that I chose to smoke and am now paying the price. Let this be a warning to you all. Regards to all. Ian W.

[antoeknee]

Ian, really sorry to hear your news. The treatment processes seem to be better these days.

Hope you keep visiting the forum and at some point will be able to start posting images again.

[Trev B]

Thank you Trev, its just what I expected from you. Update. Just finished a course of Radiotherapy last week and on Monday start Chemo via pills. I take heart that my neighbour had exactly the same as me and she is still here three and a half years down the line. Encourageing indeed. Its a situation of my own making in that I chose to smoke and am now paying the price. Let this be a warning to you all. Regards to all. Ian W.

Ian. If this is lung, then let me tell you about a friend of mine. He was diagnosed with lung C three years ago, he decided to give up living. Would not have treatment until a few friends and myself took him to task over it. Told him he was selfish to his family and himself. Which prompted him to take the Radiotherapy, then Chemo, plus a few other procedures. That was three years ago, he's just restored an old motor cycle, re-built the engine, had various parts re-chromed and re-sprayed. He goes out for a walk most days, dropping in to annoy me on route. Last year he kept us supplied with tomatoes from his greenhouse, he told me last week he's just planted out sixty Runner Bean Plants. ------ Have Faith Ian

[colin C]

My sympathies Ian, I have been there and thankfully, come out the other side.

It is such a terrible shock when you hear those words, but keep positive and keep fighting.

[Farider]

Ian, I’m very sorry to hear your news, I hope that everything goes the best that it can and do take heart from the messages from above.

Ian

[Daisy M]

Ian I am of the opinion that a positive attitude is half the battle with these horrid illnesses and I realise that from what you are saying already you have that in abundance. Grab yourself a pocket Canon and keep supplying us with your great shots, in compact digital, we will all miss them if not. In my prayers, you can beat it.
Dave

[Ian Paul]

I am touched by the response receive from you all so far and would like to take this opportunity to thank you all and that goes for future best wishes to come. I wont be able to respond individually to each one of you but rest assure your response means so much to me but its only what I expected from you all. I have certainly enjoyed my time with you all and hope to continus in some form or anothe in the future. Till then thank you and God bless you all. Ian W.

[davcoll]

All the very best, Ian and stay positive.

Dave

[ST-EOS]

I'm sorry to read this Ian, you seem to have a positive attitude with your medical situation, keep being so. Don't be afraid to seek support if you need it.

[lunarbo]

Stay positive and find something special in every day. My thoughts and very best wishes to you.

[Bill53]

Sorry to hear your news Ian, hope it all works out fine for you.